The Magnificent AKS The Singing Blokes of Ashton Keynes
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About the show
Under the nurturing tutelage of their glorious leader, Chris Samuel, this is a men’s singing group capable of lowering the tone and raising a laugh simultaneously in any setting with deep, Georgian-inspired harmonies and serious silliness.
The AKs sing all sorts of material a capella. They create a sound that has been described by several wives as ‘surprisingly good’ and finish in good time for the bar.
Magnificent AKs sing right across, despite and beyond, the musical spectrum, from serious Georgian choral pieces, through the odd Wagnerian operatic piece, to less intellectual stuff employing hats and related costumery.
“Our performances are entirely suitable for all the family,” says Chris.
“Having said which, some of our repertoire is sung in Georgian and Old German and we’re not at all sure what the words mean. Any offence given to Georgians or Old Germans is entirely unintentional and the same goes for Swindon girls, of whom most of us are very fond.
We are a total, unforgettable experience and guarantee exhilarating entertainment.”
Advance tickets are £14. On the door on the night they will cost £16.
Licensed bar.
Doors open at 6:45pm
Concert starts at 7:30pm
Featuring
The Magnificent AKs
Since 2008, the singing blokes of Ashton Keynes have been delighting audiences with their own brand of man-singing. Their cunning mix of hirsute harmonies and hilarious hats celebrates the 21st Century bloke in song, from the sanctuary of the shed to the torture of man-flu. Expect odes to the power of duct tape and shanties for the weekend sailor. Songs from their native Wiltshire and sacred and secular music from the great canon of Georgian polyphony.
‘both well sung and entertaining at all times – definitely worth a look.’
Jan Sparrow - Cirencester Scene
‘I revelled not only in their cheeky humour but glorious a cappella harmonies.’
Rosie Upton - Chippenham Folk Festival.
'Some of the most exciting singing in the UK. These guys will make your underpants shake!'
Matthew Swann - Artistic Director Voices Now
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